H.R. No. 985



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Tomas Cantu of Fronton has greatly contributed to 
the improved environmental health of the Rio Grande Valley through 
his many years of community leadership and advocacy; and
	WHEREAS, A resident of Roma for most of his life, Mr. Cantu 
lent his expertise to the Municipal Solid Waste Management and 
Resource Recovery Advisory Council of the Texas Commission on 
Environmental Quality for six years; he also served as the city's 
solid waste and environmental coordinator from 1980 to 2002; in 
these pivotal roles, he worked closely with civic organizations, 
neighboring communities, and area schools to implement programs 
that will undoubtedly benefit Texans for generations to come; and
	WHEREAS, Some of his accomplishments include founding and 
serving as task leader of the Roma Proud Community Awareness on 
recycling and illegal dumping, and initiating the sale of recycled 
cardboard and paper to Mexico; moreover, he was highly instrumental 
in the success of the Environmental Awareness Program that began in 
Starr County schools and the Trash Bash; Mr. Cantu's notable 
efforts have benefited not only Roma, but many surrounding 
communities in both the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico, as they have 
adopted many of the programs that he initiated; and
	WHEREAS, In addition, this dynamic Texan helped ensure the 
success of the Rio Reforestation project of the National Wildlife 
Refuge System by working with the American Red Cross, the Roma VFW 
Post No. 9175, and area school districts; currently, he serves on 
the advisory board for Colonias Unidas, the Valley Proud 
Environmental Council, and the Solid Waste Advisory Council 
Committee for the South Texas Development Council; and
	WHEREAS, Tomas Cantu is an inspiration to all who are 
privileged to know him, and his important work has undoubtedly 
helped in ensuring the health and vitality of his community; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Tomas Cantu on his service to the 
Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory 
Council and to the City of Roma and extend to him sincere best 
wishes for continued achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Cantu as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                         Guillen
                                                                         Escobar

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 985 was adopted by the House on April 
22, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House